by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ECSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #313 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 309 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 313 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECSU is $34,132. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECSU paid an average of $626 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ECSU does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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